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“Real Answers” on Family Life How parents can reduce stress and anxiety in our children and teens “You are the parent. You will be your child’s strongest influence, and that is a mantle you really need to take up.”   Christian counselor Christopher Anderson explores how your family be a positive influence on young people … Read More Read More

Raising children is a delight and a challenge. Parenting is one of the most important tasks in all of life for those who are given this privilege. Daughters also rely on uplifting upbringings, yet today we focus on boys.  What is unique about raising sons?   On this edition of Family Life’s “Real Answers“, therapeutic … Read More Read More

It’s “Real Answers” on Family Life Raising boys affects sons, families and cultures. Christian counselor Christopher Anderson offers tangible, specific areas of emphasis for parents — which also apply to other influential males in these families, churches and community groups: Control the role of tech in the child’s or teen’s life Connect with a congregation &#8...

The “Real Answers” podcast from Family Life Christian counselor Christopher Anderson offers insights for a unique group: those whose spouse has died. There is new research on how often those people get remarried. It happens more often later in life, and he says some of the most fruitful second marriages occur when both partners have … Read More Read More

“Real Answers” about: making friends In an age of social media, online connections, and political divisiveness, it can be hard to find a good friend. The same challenge is also true of being a good friend. Our “Real Answers” commentator Christopher Anderson offers perspectives and advice on why adult friendship are so valuable, as well … Read More Read More

Real Answers – How to Fight, Right – 2/21/24 New research discusses factors that lead to divorce. How people fight is an important dynamic. Christian counselor Christopher Anderson joins Family Life’s Sarah Harnish to talk about how to fight in our relationships. He is not (obviously) encouraging spouses to seek out arguments, but to be … Read More Read More

“Start early. Monitor closely your children’s online activities. Be consistent with enforcement of online rules you as a parent set in place.” Parents have more authority over what shows on their children’s video screens than social media titans do. So says Christian counselor Christopher Anderson. Last week, in a captivating day of Capitol Hill testimony, … Read More...

The “Real Answers” feature on Family Life tackles the tough topics facing Christians. In this edition, Christian counselor Christopher Anderson talks about how loneliness happens, and how to address those dilemmas. There are answers like simply reaching out to connect with other people. That does mean that a person will develop ways to “push through” … Read More Read...

“Real Answers” on Family Life Our “Real Answers” feature brings you practical ways to handle the tough topics which face Christians and their families. Christian Counselor Christopher Anderson talks with Family Life’s Sarah Harnisch about setting personal boundaries for the new year. Even if the activities on your calendar are good and worthwhile, Anderson says &#8230...

“Real Answers” on Family Life Our “Real Answers” feature brings you practical ways to stay Balanced amid the Busyness of December. For so many of us, this month gets overfilled with tasks, but Christian Counselor Christopher Anderson has real-world steps to keep yourself, your children and your marriage grace-filled and Christ-centered this month. How can … Read More...

“Real Answers” tackles the tough topics which Christians face in their lives. On this edition,a focus on singles — certainly those who are younger, but applicable to any age. Licensed professional counselor Christopher Anderson talks about how to find “The Right One” as a life mate, if you have an eventual call to be married. … Read More Read More

“Real Answers” looks at the latest research on factors which employees say shape their level of job satisfaction. Licensed mental health counselor Christopher Anderson says at-work contentment is impacted less by pay and benefits — and more by how well co-workers get along and respect each other. Also in this conversation: Why it matters Three … Read More Read More

“Real Answers” on Family Life tackles the tough topics facing individuals, couples and families. Licensed Professional Counselor Christopher Anderson joined us this week to talk about the distinctions between happiness and joy. He says when our goal is to “be happy, hopefully” we base our attitude in reaction to circumstances around us. The better choice … Read More R...

As another school year begins, parents cannot just “hand off” the education of their children to schools and teachers. So says professional counselor Christopher Anderson, who offers practical advice on “Real Answers“, the Family Life news feature which addresses big issues facing Christians and Christian families. Anderson emphasizes that parents are their children’s...

Real Answers As students head back to high schools soon, there will be some focus on vocational counseling and college preparation. Christian counselor Christopher Anderson says students would do well to have calm and open guidance from schools — and their loved ones — because it can be a challenge to map out 40 or … Read More Read More

Therapists and mental health counselors can guide people through some significant challenges in life. Physicians and psychiatrists can also be of help, sometimes with recommendations on medications which can provide benefits for individuals with mental health challenges or illnesses. On this edition of “Real Answers”, licensed Christian counselor Christopher Anderson offers his profess...

Procrastination … not just “getting around to it” … getting through it The reasons we procrastinate are numerous, but Christian counselor Christopher Anderson says our self-doubt often keeps us from making forward progress. Any time a person feels over-scheduled or over-stressed, it’s easy to get bogged down. The tasks might be boring or less important … Read Mo...

A growing trend is the number of post-high-school adults who live with their parents. It’s described, somewhat imprecisely, as a “failure to launch.” The reasons are numerous: financial, medical, convenience — or fear of “adulting”. Christian counselor Christopher Anderson says there are practical ways families can help their young adult children be more comfortable and … Read More Rea...

Bonus content: Family Life also asked our frequent News Feature guest for local reaction about this week’s updated news that the U.S. Surgeon General has issued a warning about the social, emotional and physical effects which come from young people being on social media.  In his private practice, Christoper Anderson says the device addiction is … Read More Read More

The move to at-home work has opened new opportunities but also created new challenges to workplace cohesion and accountability. Our specialist on Christ-centered priorities in various aspects of our lives, counselor Christopher Anderson, offers insights on how employees have responsibilities to maintain productivity standards, even if their job has them “out of the office” part or &#82...

“Apathy: (noun) lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.” Apathy has spread across the American culture. While this is not true everywhere, such disinterest and lack of motivation seeps into the church in many places. Digital postings have replaced face-to-face communication, many settle into contentment with a status … Read More Read More

Legalism can show up at times in churches, but not only is it harmful to our faith, it’s also detrimental to our mental health. Christian counselor Christopher Anderson discusses how our personal undercurrents of fears or inadequacy can be release and transformed by grace and reliance on God.

Finances are often cited as the number-one stressor in marriages. How can money decisions instead become a source of strength for couples? Christian counselor Christopher Anderson offers Biblical advice on how to keep the “love of money” from interfering with the love in marriage. Rather than trusting one’s own knowledge and viewpoints which feed into … Read More Read More

  What do we do when doubt creeps in about our faith? Christian counselor Christopher Anderson has some “Real Answers”.